Environmental Sciences Associate in Arts
Program Overview
The Environmental Sciences Associate in Arts pathway is an interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary program. It is designed to prepare students to obtain the basic science, math, and communication skills necessary for them to gain employment as environmental science technicians and/or continue their education in Environmental Science, Environmental Studies or related disciplines at a four-year institution.
Students pursuing the degree will learn to analyze situations using the scientific method, conduct various forms of environmental sampling and analysis for either the public or private sector, and obtain synopses of ecological issues across several domains. Graduates receiving this degree will have a wide variety of skills that can be applied to the expanding environmental job market in areas such as Environmental Sciences Management, Environmental Technology, and Sustainable Management.
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Program Details
This is a pathway program. The AA degree pathway is designed to prepare students to transfer to four-year institutions by providing them with the necessary general education credits and elective courses. Earning an Associate of Arts (AA) degree at MDC guarantees admission into one of the state's public universities where students can complete a bachelor's degree. An advisor will work with you to determine which elective courses will lay the best foundation for your selected major and continued studies.
Career Prospects
This area of study prepares you for a number of jobs in the field such as:
- Environmental Compliance Inspector
- Forest Dire Inspector and Prevention Specialist
- Forest and Conservation Technician
- Hydrologist